Published 31 August 2024
About this booklet
This free booklet is for people who are experiencing family violence. It has information about things you can do to get protection and feel safer. It can help you understand your options.
This booklet has information on:
- family violence
- how to apply for a family violence intervention order
- how to get ready for a court hearing
- where to get help.
This booklet is also available in Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese.
More information about how to get help in Arabic/عربي.
Important update
From 26 April 2026, the law recognises that family violence may involve a wider range of controlling and coercive behaviours. These include:
- stalking
- mistreating an animal
- systems abuse (using the courts, police or other agencies to harm, control or intimidate someone).
Updated